Treating the Pregnant Person: Clinical Assessment

A thorough intake and assessment is critical for providing safe and effective treatment for pregnant clients. Learn the skills to conduct a comprehensive case history and assessment in Treating the Pregnant Person: Clinical Assessment.

Explore what topics should be included in this process for a pregnant client and discover the importance of making relevant inquiries, especially on sensitive topics, with a respectful and professional approach. Delve into effective case history-taking, uncovering the steps to establish meaningful goals for your pregnant clients. Investigate health considerations vital to the safety of the clinical setting, including a thorough examination of general health history, trimester/gestational age, and circulatory issues.

Understand the importance of performing appropriate differential testing and special orthopedic tests when necessary, gaining a clinical perspective tailored to the specific needs of pregnant clients. Gain insights into postural compensations that the body allows throughout pregnancy, offering a deeper understanding of the unique challenges and treatment considerations for pregnant clients. Examine assessments for postural findings and familiarize yourself with common conditions during pregnancy including anterior head carriage, hyperkyphosis, and hyperlordosis.

Learn how to conduct special orthopedic tests designed to assess pregnant clients for common conditions including thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS), carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), low back pain, and pelvic girdle pain.

This training is a collaboration between Dexterity PD and Trimesters: Massage Therapy Education, which provides the most comprehensive perinatal massage therapy training available.